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UAE VASP License Tracker
Free tracker of UAE VASP licenses across VARA, ADGM, DFSA, CBUAE and CMA.
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UAE VASP License Tracker is a free regulatory intelligence tool by NeosLegal. It tracks licensed virtual asset service providers across the UAE’s five key regulatory regimes: VARA, ADGM/FSRA, DFSA/DIFC, CBUAE and CMA. The tracker helps crypto founders, compliance teams, investo...
Features
License tracking
Finds licensed crypto companies in the UAE.
Regulatory regimes
Covers VARA, ADGM/FSRA, DFSA/DIFC, CBUAE, and CMA.
User groups
Helps crypto founders, compliance folks, investors, and others.
Key details
Shows who's licensed, by whom, and for what.
License date
Displays when the license was originally issued.
Official sources
Uses public information to keep data accurate.
Monthly updates
Keeps the information fresh and current.
Quick checks
Quickly see who is licensed
FAQ
Where licensed VASPs operate across the UAE
Five regulators, five different licensing regimes. Each requires a distinct licensing pathway, timeline, and capital structure. VARA - Regulates Dubai Mainland and Dubai Economic free zones World's first dedicated virtual asset regulator, established under Dubai Law No. 4 of 2022. Covers all Dubai activity outside DIFC
What the UAE's VASP landscape reveals about where global crypto regulation is heading
Three structural trends stand out in this data. First, Broker-Dealer is the most frequent VARA-licensed activity type, accounting for ~45% of recorded licensed activities and reflecting how global exchanges structure their UAE entry, trading facilitation first, full exchange infrastructure later. Second, institutional
How many companies are licensed in the UAE for virtual assets?
As of April 2026, over 100 entities hold virtual asset licences across VARA (45), ADGM/FSRA (25+), DFSA/DIFC (10+), and CBUAE (3+). This has grown rapidly since the first ADGM licence in 2019.
What is the difference between VARA, ADGM, DFSA, and CBUAE?
VARA regulates Dubai mainland VA activity (outside DIFC). ADGM/FSRA is the regulator of Abu Dhabi Global Market — a common law free zone that was first globally with a VA framework in 2018. DFSA regulates the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) under its own common law jurisdiction. CBUAE is the federal central
How long does it take to get a VARA license?
Typically 6–18 months from initial engagement to a full VASP licence, depending on the business model's complexity and the applicant's documentation readiness. The process has two stages: Approval to Incorporate (ATI) then the full VASP Licence application. NeosLegal has guided 300+ projects through this process since
What activities require a VARA licence?
VARA regulates eight activities: Advisory, Broker-Dealer, Custody, Exchange, Lending and Borrowing, Management and Investment, Transfer and Settlement, and VA Issuance (Category 1). Any entity conducting these activities in or from Dubai must be licenced before commencing operations.
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